What does "picotear" mean in English?

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Spanish

picotear

English

to nibble

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Alternative translations of "picotear"

to peck
to snack
to pick at
to dabble

Examples of how to use "picotear" in Spanish

Spanish
Dejó a los pájaros picotear el pan.
English
He let the birds peck at the bread.
Spanish
Yo pico semillas en el jardín.
English
I chop seeds in the garden.
Spanish
El pájaro picoteó la fruta madura.
English
The bird pecked at the ripe fruit.
Spanish
Nosotros picoteábamos durante la mañana.
English
We were nibbling during the morning.
Spanish
Ellos picotearán migas después.
English
They will peck at crumbs afterward.

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Dejó a los pájaros picotear el pan.

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